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This is a tremendous test for the Saints. Siena will obviously be an underdog and rightfully so. The concern for all of us is that its tough to play a BCS schools that does what you do. More often than not the BCS school does it with bigger/faster/stronger athletes (distinct recruiting advantages).
Matchup from the Siena side...
SG Hasbrouck Sr - is able to compete at any level. He is a bit undersized at 6'3" in the matchup with tennessee but should be able to hold his own. He is the preseason player of the year in the conference and his defense is a tad underrated
PG Moore Jr - is 6' and will also be at a size disadvantage. This is definitely not new to him. He finds a way to compete against all of Siena's opponents. He is very solid with the ball and is one of the best in our conference in assist/turnover ratio. Moore tends to go unrecognized as Hasbrouck, Ubiles and Franklin garner most of the attention.
SF Ubiles Jr - is a 6'7" VERY athletic wing. He is Siena's shutdown defender when necessary. He is also capable of playing at any level. He gave Vanderbilt's Foster fits. Ubiles is the type of player more often found at BCS schools. He is probably the toughest Siena player to defend.
PF Franklin Jr - is a typically undersized 4 (6'5") for a mid major. He is strong, quick and athletic which helps to negate some of that disadvantage. He is often overshadowed by Hasbrouck and Ubiles achievements. He is capable... he scored 30 pts and grabbed 18 rebounds in a rout of last years tournament bound Boise St. He did so against the WAC player of the year.
C 6'8.5" Rossiter So - is a typical midmajor big man. They often come in slight of stature (210) and develop into contributing members their junior/senior seasons. Rossiter is a bit different in that he was recruited by some big east programs but they wanted him to redshirt to gain some size. He is a soph now and is around 227. He is still a bit undersized for the BCS level competition but is a tough kid and wont back down
BENCH
6'3" Clarence Jackson So - quick, athletic, sharpshooter. He athletically able to play against BCS competition... although a little slight in build.
6'7" Josh Duell Sr - slower, big guy who is all heart. He is one of those players who isnt much to look at but just gets the job done. He is a capable three point shooter as well. Hes been out most of the early season due to an ankle injury.
6'6" Owen Wignot Fr - Athletic wing who is BCS capable. He was recruited by Penn State and Temple among others. He was also a high jumper in highschool clearing 7'. Owen is already showing some flashes of what will be. He has also shown a few rookie mistakes like Fr will.
6'2" Kyle Downey Fr - Tough, heady player who is not as athletic but makes up for it with basketball intellect and effort. He is playing beyond his years to this point in the season. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time.
6'7" Corey Magee Jr - Defensive player who is a solid situational role player. Capable rebounder.
6'5" Stephen Priestly So - unersized 4 who is developing
6'9" Erik Harris Sr - Walkon who adds depth to the front court.
Hope this allows you to get to know the Saints a little better! Hope Thursday is a game that will be remembered!
This is a tremendous test for the Saints. Siena will obviously be an underdog and rightfully so. The concern for all of us is that its tough to play a BCS schools that does what you do. More often than not the BCS school does it with bigger/faster/stronger athletes (distinct recruiting advantages).
Matchup from the Siena side...
SG Hasbrouck Sr - is able to compete at any level. He is a bit undersized at 6'3" in the matchup with tennessee but should be able to hold his own. He is the preseason player of the year in the conference and his defense is a tad underrated
PG Moore Jr - is 6' and will also be at a size disadvantage. This is definitely not new to him. He finds a way to compete against all of Siena's opponents. He is very solid with the ball and is one of the best in our conference in assist/turnover ratio. Moore tends to go unrecognized as Hasbrouck, Ubiles and Franklin garner most of the attention.
SF Ubiles Jr - is a 6'7" VERY athletic wing. He is Siena's shutdown defender when necessary. He is also capable of playing at any level. He gave Vanderbilt's Foster fits. Ubiles is the type of player more often found at BCS schools. He is probably the toughest Siena player to defend.
PF Franklin Jr - is a typically undersized 4 (6'5") for a mid major. He is strong, quick and athletic which helps to negate some of that disadvantage. He is often overshadowed by Hasbrouck and Ubiles achievements. He is capable... he scored 30 pts and grabbed 18 rebounds in a rout of last years tournament bound Boise St. He did so against the WAC player of the year.
C 6'8.5" Rossiter So - is a typical midmajor big man. They often come in slight of stature (210) and develop into contributing members their junior/senior seasons. Rossiter is a bit different in that he was recruited by some big east programs but they wanted him to redshirt to gain some size. He is a soph now and is around 227. He is still a bit undersized for the BCS level competition but is a tough kid and wont back down
BENCH
6'3" Clarence Jackson So - quick, athletic, sharpshooter. He athletically able to play against BCS competition... although a little slight in build.
6'7" Josh Duell Sr - slower, big guy who is all heart. He is one of those players who isnt much to look at but just gets the job done. He is a capable three point shooter as well. Hes been out most of the early season due to an ankle injury.
6'6" Owen Wignot Fr - Athletic wing who is BCS capable. He was recruited by Penn State and Temple among others. He was also a high jumper in highschool clearing 7'. Owen is already showing some flashes of what will be. He has also shown a few rookie mistakes like Fr will.
6'2" Kyle Downey Fr - Tough, heady player who is not as athletic but makes up for it with basketball intellect and effort. He is playing beyond his years to this point in the season. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time.
6'7" Corey Magee Jr - Defensive player who is a solid situational role player. Capable rebounder.
6'5" Stephen Priestly So - unersized 4 who is developing
6'9" Erik Harris Sr - Walkon who adds depth to the front court.
Hope this allows you to get to know the Saints a little better! Hope Thursday is a game that will be remembered!
